University of California-Santa Barbara

At a glance

Admission rate

33%

Undergraduates

23,113

Setting

Suburb: Midsize

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test blind Scores aren't considered, even if sent.

UCSB will not use SAT/ACT scores in admission decisions or scholarship selection (fall 2027 UC application); scores may be used for course placement after enrollment. International applicants must meet English proficiency requirements. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: admissions.sa.ucsb.edu

Admissions

Accepts

UC Application$80 per UC campus; $95 for international and non-immigrant applicants.

Application fee

$80

Phone

(805) 893-8000

Admissions email

admissions@ucsb.edu

Source: School's page (admission.universityofcalifornia.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition, in-state

$16,989per year

Tuition, out-of-state

$54,591per year

Average net price

$16,807What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

84%

First-year retention

93%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$82,568

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study